NEWS

Dan Huberty: Set-Up by Straus
House Speaker Joe Straus is intending to hang Huberty out to dry.

Spotlight: The Economic Stabilization, or “Rainy Day” Fund
The prudent course would be to safeguard the fund for true emergencies.
Otto’s Opulent Spending Spree
Otto’s spending spree doesn’t end at political contributions. He started the “wining and dining” lawmakers even before he registered as a lobbyist.

For Texans, This One Thing Is Never An Option
Travis: “I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender or retreat.”

Lawmaker Seeks Savings In Dallas County
State Sen. Don Huffines wants to save taxpayer money by doing away with under-utilized county courts.

Plano City Council Challengers Call for ‘Keeping Plano Suburban’
Slate of challengers to Plano incumbents focus on a unified message of opposing higher density and supporting other reforms.

Tornadoes Strain Already Stretched Services
Unanswered calls and lengthy response times after four tornadoes hit the San Antonio area underscore the ill effects that can occur when bureaucrats’ misappropriate municipal resources.

Arson Bureau Burning Money
Houston Fire Department’s Arson Bureau has maintained personnel levels as the workload has dropped.

Judge: Texas Taxpayers Must Pay for Planned Parenthood
A federal judge has extended an injunction blocking Texas from removing Planned Parenthood from Medicaid.

Democrats Targeting Bob Hall
Despite such a challenge, Hall says he’s not backing down and will continue to fight for conservative reform in the Texas Senate.

Midland ISD Board Seeks Community Feedback
Over the next two weeks, MISD board members will lay out their plan for academic recovery in Midland and seek input from community members.

Superintendent Comes out Against School Choice
GCCISD Superintendent, Randal O’Brien came out against educational freedom in a taxpayer-funded video message.